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NewsMay 20, 2010

All-New Ford Fiesta Tops Class in Fuel Economy

The 2011 Fiesta received an Environmental Protection Agency certified 40 mpg rating, which is 5 mpg better than the Honda Fit and 4 mpg better than the Toyota Yaris.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalMay 1, 2010

Mythbusters: Fleet Edition

A veteran fleet manager and his team of experts have identified several common myths that may be costing your fleet.

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NewsApril 29, 2010

Fields: Ford’s Fleet Focus is Fuel Efficiency

In an online press conference on April 22, Mark Fields, Ford’s president of the Americas and Kevin Koswick, director of North American fleet operations, outlined Ford’s fleet strategy and product plans for 2010 and beyond.

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NewsApril 22, 2010

KBB Ranks the Top 10 Green Cars of 2010

To be considered for the list, each vehicle was required to offer fuel economy and CO2 emissions superior to the bulk of vehicles in its class.

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ArticlesFebruary 3, 2009

How to Spec Trucks to Achieve Optimal Fuel Efficiency

With planning and training, new, more fuel-efficient work trucks and equipment can be spec’d properly. Considerations include aerodynamics, vehicle weight, tire selection, and powertrain optimization.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2008

Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Increase (Again)

The key reason for the increase was the cost of fuel, in particular, diesel fuel. This has also led to price increases for other oil-based products such as tires, which increased 4% to 7% in the past year. Other PM costs remained flat.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2008

The Fleet Manager's Guide to Comparing Fuel Economy

Vehicles 8,500-lbs. GVWR or more are exempt from federal fuel economy requirements, making it more challenging to project fuel economy for vehicles such as 3/4-and 1-ton pickups, vans, and medium-duty trucks.

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Articlesby StaffNovember 1, 2007

Top 5 Tips to Increase Fuel Efficiency

A PHH FirstFleet study found a ‘sweet spot’ where fuel efficiency and performance are maximized. The research highlighted other fuel-economizing steps.

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